Instax Mini 99vs X-A7
Fujifilm
Instax Mini 99 (2024)
Starting from £160 new
Best for Creative instant photography & serious enthusiasts
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Creative Instant Photography & Serious Enthusiasts — Instax Mini 99 (2024): The most serious analogue instant camera Fujifilm has ever made. Manual controls, colour effects, and USB-C charging elevate it far above the rest of the range.
Beginner Fujifilm — X-A7 (2019): The most affordable X-mount entry — Fujifilm colour and film simulations with a large flip screen for beginners.
Who should buy what
Instax Mini 99 (2024)
- Instant photographers who want real creative control over their prints
- Mini 12 or Mini Evo owners who want the most capable analogue Instax
- Photographers who treat instant film as a serious artistic medium
- Anyone who wants colour effects, vignette, and manual controls in one camera
X-A7 (2019)
- Complete beginners buying their first interchangeable-lens camera
- Lifestyle and social media photographers who want great colour out of camera
- Anyone who wants a stylish, approachable Fujifilm at the lowest entry price
- Vloggers who need a flip screen and simple controls on a tight budget
Quick take: The instax mini 99 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Instax Mini 99 (2024) | X-A7 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £160 | £399 |
| Sensor | Instax Mini film (62 × 46mm image area) | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Bayer, not X-Trans) |
| Resolution | — | 24.2MP |
| Video | N/A — instant film camera | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus with zone focus dial (0.3m / 0.5m / 1m / 2m / ∞) | Phase-detect + contrast, 425 points |
| Stabilisation | N/A | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 6fps |
| Battery Life | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~100 shots) | ~440 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~440g (with battery, without film) | 320g body only |
| Dimensions | 131.7 × 104.9 × 66.8mm | 118.0 × 80.6 × 55.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Real-image optical viewfinder | None |
| Screen | N/A | 3.5" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Instax Mini film pack (10 shots per pack) | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | N/A — instant film only | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C (charging only) | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Mini 99 | X-A7 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Creative | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Street | ||
| Low Light | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Landscape | — |
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